Language changes the way we feel, the way we remember things, and the way we view the world. And 2024 was packed with them: language moments that jumped out in our public conversation, making us laugh, cringe, think, and learn. And we’ve captured the best of them.
These are Language Moments that change the way we feel, the way we remember things, and the way we view the world. From “door plugs” to “demure”… from the “blue screen of death” to the “path of totality”… these are our Top Language Moments from 2024. Enjoy!
This special live episode of HearSay will help you make sense of the election so you can thrive in these post-election days, with lessons from both sides that you can leverage for your own work.
Elections always teach us something, if we’re listening. And this year serves as a masterclass in communication—from both candidates—according to Lee Carter. Read her latest thought piece for ten key lessons from this election cycle to help you communicate more effectively.
The 2024 U.S. presidential campaign had so many moments, from silly… to serious… to downright shocking. In this video compilation we identify the true language moments – those words and phrases that really shaped the election by how they made people listen, care, and act.
Over the last 18 months, maslansky + partners has delved deeply into consumer and investor expectations around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. Our latest round of research, conducted in late August and early September 2024, surveyed 2,000 U.S. consumers to understand how political shifts—specifically a Trump or Harris presidency—might influence expectations for corporate climate action in 2025.
In this episode of HearSay, Partners Michael Maslansky, Lee Hartley Carter, and Katie Cronen navigate the complex terrain of “bad facts” in messaging—a topic that is as timely as it is uncomfortable.
m+p Vice President Madeleine Neider emphasizes the importance of effective communication in healthcare. Highlighting the need for patients to use language that resonates with both them and their doctors to ensure clear and efficient dialogue, she introduces our new Sync methodology, the latest in patient dialogue research, to ensure what a patient says is what their doctor hears.
The vice-presidential debate offered a refreshing change from the combative tone that has plagued our political discourse in recent years. While that was a relief for many viewers, did either candidate do enough to change any votes? Lee Carter shares analysis and takeaways from her live focus group.
There were a lot of takeaways from the DNC. We were listening for the key Language Moments—unique phrases, interesting words, and strategic messaging that stood out, defined the convention and the candidates, and just might end up shaping election outcomes. These are the Top Language Moments of the DNC.
